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“A Catastrophe”: Austria’s Nazi-Created Freedom Party Wins Parliamentary Election

HeadlineSep 30, 2024

In Austria, the far-right Freedom Party won this weekend’s parliamentary election, edging out the ruling conservatives and sending shockwaves throughout Europe. But it’s unclear if the Freedom Party will be able to form a governing coalition, as all of its rivals have ruled out collaboration. Party leader Herbert Kickl ran on a nationalist platform, pledging to restrict asylum and migration and expel non-EU citizens. The Freedom Party was founded in the wake of World War II by former Nazis. On Sunday, protesters gathered outside the Parliament building in Vienna chanting, “Nazis, get out of Parliament.”

Johanna Franz: “That means social cuts for Austria. That means lower salaries. That means a catastrophe, especially for migrants and for the women who are demonstrating in favor of abortion again. We started demonstrating 40 years ago, and I can’t do it anymore.”

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